GRASP Virginia Last Dollar Scholarships

Students who attend one of the high schools served by GRASP, and who have met with their GRASP advisor, are eligible to apply. These scholarships help meet the cost of books, computers, or other expenses not covered by a student’s financial aid package. The generosity of our corporate and individual donors makes Last Dollar Scholarships possible, enabling students to attend the college or technical program to 
which they have been accepted.

STUDENTS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY

• Met with the high school GRASP advisor during his or her senior year
• Possess at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average
• Will graduate from high school spring of 2025
• Demonstrate unmet financial need (A college financial aid award letter will be requested before the scholarship is granted.)
• Will attend a post-secondary school in Virginia (public or private)
• Have successfully filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Virginia Alternative State Aid (VASA) application.

APPLICATION Requirements

The complete application is a Google form found here. Application may be submitted without the Student Submission Summary. However, once it becomes available, students must submit their summary for their application to be considered.

1. A GRASP scholarship application including a personal statement.
2. A copy of the FAFSA Submission Summary, or a statement that the VASA has been completed. The FAFSA Submission Summary can be downloaded by going to fafsa.gov. The VASA can be completed at vasaapp.org.
3. A copy of the financial aid award letter/email from the college you plan to attend, if available.

FOUR APPLICATION PARTS

The complete application has four parts. Partial applications will not be considered.

1. The GRASP Last Dollar Scholarship Checklist completed by the student.
2. A GRASP scholarship application including a personal statement.
3. A copy of the FAFSA Submission Summary or a statement that the VASA has been completed. The FAFSA Submission Summary can be downloaded at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The VASA can be completed at vasaapp.org.
4. A copy of the financial aid award letter/email from the college you plan to attend, if available.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

To submit your scholarship application electronically, go to www.grasp4va.org/scholarships. Download the application by clicking Last Dollar Scholarship Application. This will allow you to complete the application as a fillable PDF form. Save the form and email it to scholarships@grasp4va.org with scanned or digital copies of the other required information. Partial applications will not be considered.